Monday, March 24, 2008

Olympic Torch lit in Ancient Olympia - ignite YOUR flame

I was sitting in the airport in Bangkok yesterday when they were showing live the lighting of the Olympic flame. Despite controversy with protestors requesting boycott in respect for Tibet's conflict with China, the flame was lit in preparation for it's journey to Beijing.
To me, the Olympic flame is symbolic of an athletes burning desire to compete and achieve. I was reminded of the time of the lighting of the flame in the cauldron in Sydney 2000 ignited my fire within - here I was ready to play at my very best amongst the best. I had never been so hungry and inspired to perform as I was at that point in time. The flame was anchored into my psyche, from the time I had first dreamt of becoming an Olympian - at the age of 10, when I was inspired by the feats of Nadia Comaneci.
What inspires you to be the best you can be? Are you doing all you can to reach your dreams? I realise now that I could have done more, that I could have aimed higher. I realise that I could have asked for help to give me a further edge and to go beyond my limits. I wish I had and I wish you do too - invest in your own dreams and seek out the assistance you need to be the best. Whether you need to be better physically or mentally, find a coach so that you have all the skills. Keep the fire burning.

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